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Colleen Helme Reading Order

6 series · 34 books

Action & AdventureMystery & Thriller

Colleen Helme writes mystery and action-adventure stories featuring resourceful protagonists caught in dangerous situations. She is best known for the Shelby Nichols series, which follows a woman with telepathic abilities as she navigates complex mysteries and high-stakes escapades. Across six series and over thirty books, Helme crafts tales that blend suspense with character-driven narratives, exploring themes of courage, loyalty, and self-discovery.

Anthologies Series

Likely Complete

3 books (2017–2021)

Start with The 12 Slays of Christmas and read in order.

Start this series with The 12 Slays of Christmas

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The 12 Slays of Christmas
2017Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
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The 12 Slays of Christmas Recipe Book
2017Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3
Seasoned Magic
2021Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

Flame of Destiny Series

Complete

2 books (2011–2011)

Start with Flame of Destiny and read in order.

Start this series with Flame of Destiny

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Flame of Destiny
2011Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2

Love, Loyalty & Larceny Series

Ongoing

2 books (2025–2026)

Start with The Hitman and the Psychic and read in order.

Start this series with The Hitman and the Psychic

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The Hitman and the Psychic
2025Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2
The Mob Boss and the Assassin
2026Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

Sand and Shadows Series

Likely Complete

2 books (2021–2022)

Start with Angel Falls and read in order.

Start this series with Angel Falls

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Desert Devil
2022Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

Shelby Nichols Series

Ongoing

23 books (2011–2026)

Start with Carrots, the first of 22 books in the Shelby Nichols series.

Start this series with Carrots

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3
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4
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Secrets That Kill
2013Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
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Trapped By Revenge
2013Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
6
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Deep In Death
2014Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
7
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Crossing Danger
2015Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
8
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Devious Minds
2016Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
9
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Hidden Deception
2016Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
10
Laced In Lies
2017Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
11
A Midsummer Night's Murder
2018Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
12
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Deadly Escape
2018Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
13
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Devil in a Black Suit
2018Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
14
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Marked for Murder
2019Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
15
Dying Wishes
2020Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
16
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Ghostly Serenade
2020Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
17
High Stakes Crime
2021Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
18
License to Steal
2022Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
19
Ties That Bind
2022Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
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Presumed Dead
2024Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
22
Poisoned Truth
2025Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
23
Haunted Past
2026Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

Standalone Novels Series

Complete

2 books (2010–2026)

Start this series with Songbird

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Imitation Alien
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Frequently Asked Questions

How many books has Colleen Helme written?
Colleen Helme has written 34 books across 6 series. Their published works span from 2010 to 2026.
What is the first book in each Colleen Helme series?
Here are the first books in Colleen Helme's series: Anthologies: The 12 Slays of Christmas; Flame of Destiny: Flame of Destiny; Love, Loyalty & Larceny: The Hitman and the Psychic; Sand and Shadows: Angel Falls; Shelby Nichols: Carrots.
What order should I read Colleen Helme's books?
We recommend reading Colleen Helme's series in publication order. Each series can be read independently.
Is Colleen Helme still writing new books?
Yes, Colleen Helme has 2 ongoing series: Love, Loyalty & Larceny, Shelby Nichols.

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